There are several things that you can do to include or consider your pets.<\/p>\n
<\/h2>\nTips on goal planning for your pets<\/h2>\n
1. Think of the things that you like to do with your pets.<\/p>\n
2. Make a list of the things that your pets like.<\/p>\n
3. Block out time in your day or week for this to happen.<\/p>\n
4. Make your goals measureable – put a number to what you want to do, for example, the number of times per week you\u2019d like to do something with your pet.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nWhat new year goals do you have with your dog?<\/h2>\n
What new year goals do you have with your dog?<\/h2>\n
Some ideas for you:<\/p>\n
1. Learn new tricks<\/span><\/h3>\nA majority of dogs have fun learning, and trying new tricks is a great way to spend some quality time with your dog. \u00a0Depending on your dog\u2019s level of knowledge, you can work on simpler tasks such as shake a paw or more complex ones requiring several steps, such as sending them to find and retrieve something. \u00a0See 5 Way to train your dog to do anything.<\/a><\/p>\n2. Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\nDoes your dog get enough exercise? \u00a0Many of our dogs don\u2019t get as much as they should, so if this is the case with your furry friend, start making goals to increase their exercise. \u00a0Not only is this great for your dog, but you get more exercise as well! \u00a0You can start small with a goal of just one additional longer walk a week, or something small to get you started. \u00a0However, it\u2019s good to keep in mind what you\u2019d like to be doing by the end of the year – write that down and work towards it. \u00a0Remember, you can always do more on weekends or other days that you might have more time.<\/p>\n
3. Go somewhere new and fun<\/span><\/h3>\nGoing to a new location is fun for a majority of dogs, and you get to explore a new area as well. \u00a0If your dog is generally fearful, keep this in mind when planning and don\u2019t do anything to make them anxious.<\/p>\n
Some ideas for you:
-Search online for some good local hiking grounds
-Make a play date with another dog owner to meet up and allow your dogs to play
-If your dog loves swimming, go to a new location (if weather is appropriate), or see if there are any local dog pools that have a good reputation.<\/p>\n
4. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your dog, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night with your dog in the room? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your dog (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your dog or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
5. Give them something to do during the day while you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nMany of our dogs spend time in our homes alone while we\u2019re away. \u00a0You can provide some activities so that this time doesn\u2019t seem as long for your dog. \u00a0Whether they are loose in the house, confined to a certain area, or in a crate, you have different options to keep them entertained. \u00a0Using a food stuffed toy can be fun and take quite a bit of time for your dog to eat. \u00a0Consider using treats, peanut butter, kibble softened with warm water, wet food, or other combinations and freeze the toy filled with food the night before. \u00a0If your dog is loose in your home, you can hide kibble or treats for them to find.<\/p>\n
6. Health<\/span><\/h3>\nIf you\u2019ve been avoiding or forgetting to deal with any health issues with your pet, now is the time to do it. \u00a0Do you brush your dog\u2019s teeth? \u00a0If not, set goals to make sure that you\u2019re at least occasionally doing this task. \u00a0Is your dog overdue for an annual physical? \u00a0Make the appointment today! \u00a0If your dog is fearful of the vet clinic, you can work on that using some tips here<\/a>.<\/p>\n7. Work on fixing a behaviour problem<\/span><\/h3>\nIs there a behaviour problem that you\u2019ve been observing that you should be working on? \u00a0Set a goal to start to work on that now. \u00a0If it\u2019s something small you feel you can tackle on your own, set aside some time each week to make sure you\u2019re working on it. If it\u2019s something that you\u2019re needing some help with, contact a trainer or behaviour consultant (depending on severity), to help you work through it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What new year goals do you have with your cat?<\/h2>\n
Some ideas for you:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\nMany cats that live indoors don\u2019t get enough exercise. \u00a0There are several things that you can do in your home to make sure that your cat gets some activity. \u00a0You can toss a fun toy and get them to retrieve it, use a feathered toy on a stick to get them pouncing and jumping for a toy, or hide treats (or even kibble if you cat is on a diet) around the house so they have to go find it.<\/p>\n
2. Learn new tricks<\/span><\/h3>\nYour cat can learn tricks too! \u00a0Learning new tricks can be fun for both of you, and provide mental stimulation to your cat. \u00a0Cats can be clicker trained, can learn to fetch, and learn many other tricks you might dream up. \u00a0Set some time aside each week to work on a new trick, you\u2019ll be surprised how quickly they can learn new things!<\/p>\n
3. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your cat, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your cat (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your cat or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
4. Give them something to do during the day if you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nIf your cat is alone during the day, you can provide them with some activities to do while you\u2019re gone. \u00a0You can bring the outdoors inside by planting some cat grass, or giving your cat access to a window where they can watch what is going on outside. \u00a0Provide scratching posts and rotate toys so they have activities to do. \u00a0You can also hide kibble or treats around your home so they have to find them while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n
5. Health<\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\nDoes your dog get enough exercise? \u00a0Many of our dogs don\u2019t get as much as they should, so if this is the case with your furry friend, start making goals to increase their exercise. \u00a0Not only is this great for your dog, but you get more exercise as well! \u00a0You can start small with a goal of just one additional longer walk a week, or something small to get you started. \u00a0However, it\u2019s good to keep in mind what you\u2019d like to be doing by the end of the year – write that down and work towards it. \u00a0Remember, you can always do more on weekends or other days that you might have more time.<\/p>\n
3. Go somewhere new and fun<\/span><\/h3>\nGoing to a new location is fun for a majority of dogs, and you get to explore a new area as well. \u00a0If your dog is generally fearful, keep this in mind when planning and don\u2019t do anything to make them anxious.<\/p>\n
Some ideas for you:
-Search online for some good local hiking grounds
-Make a play date with another dog owner to meet up and allow your dogs to play
-If your dog loves swimming, go to a new location (if weather is appropriate), or see if there are any local dog pools that have a good reputation.<\/p>\n
4. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your dog, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night with your dog in the room? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your dog (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your dog or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
5. Give them something to do during the day while you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nMany of our dogs spend time in our homes alone while we\u2019re away. \u00a0You can provide some activities so that this time doesn\u2019t seem as long for your dog. \u00a0Whether they are loose in the house, confined to a certain area, or in a crate, you have different options to keep them entertained. \u00a0Using a food stuffed toy can be fun and take quite a bit of time for your dog to eat. \u00a0Consider using treats, peanut butter, kibble softened with warm water, wet food, or other combinations and freeze the toy filled with food the night before. \u00a0If your dog is loose in your home, you can hide kibble or treats for them to find.<\/p>\n
6. Health<\/span><\/h3>\nIf you\u2019ve been avoiding or forgetting to deal with any health issues with your pet, now is the time to do it. \u00a0Do you brush your dog\u2019s teeth? \u00a0If not, set goals to make sure that you\u2019re at least occasionally doing this task. \u00a0Is your dog overdue for an annual physical? \u00a0Make the appointment today! \u00a0If your dog is fearful of the vet clinic, you can work on that using some tips here<\/a>.<\/p>\n7. Work on fixing a behaviour problem<\/span><\/h3>\nIs there a behaviour problem that you\u2019ve been observing that you should be working on? \u00a0Set a goal to start to work on that now. \u00a0If it\u2019s something small you feel you can tackle on your own, set aside some time each week to make sure you\u2019re working on it. If it\u2019s something that you\u2019re needing some help with, contact a trainer or behaviour consultant (depending on severity), to help you work through it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What new year goals do you have with your cat?<\/h2>\n
Some ideas for you:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\nMany cats that live indoors don\u2019t get enough exercise. \u00a0There are several things that you can do in your home to make sure that your cat gets some activity. \u00a0You can toss a fun toy and get them to retrieve it, use a feathered toy on a stick to get them pouncing and jumping for a toy, or hide treats (or even kibble if you cat is on a diet) around the house so they have to go find it.<\/p>\n
2. Learn new tricks<\/span><\/h3>\nYour cat can learn tricks too! \u00a0Learning new tricks can be fun for both of you, and provide mental stimulation to your cat. \u00a0Cats can be clicker trained, can learn to fetch, and learn many other tricks you might dream up. \u00a0Set some time aside each week to work on a new trick, you\u2019ll be surprised how quickly they can learn new things!<\/p>\n
3. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your cat, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your cat (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your cat or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
4. Give them something to do during the day if you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nIf your cat is alone during the day, you can provide them with some activities to do while you\u2019re gone. \u00a0You can bring the outdoors inside by planting some cat grass, or giving your cat access to a window where they can watch what is going on outside. \u00a0Provide scratching posts and rotate toys so they have activities to do. \u00a0You can also hide kibble or treats around your home so they have to find them while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n
5. Health<\/span><\/h3>\n
Going to a new location is fun for a majority of dogs, and you get to explore a new area as well. \u00a0If your dog is generally fearful, keep this in mind when planning and don\u2019t do anything to make them anxious.<\/p>\n
Some ideas for you:
-Search online for some good local hiking grounds
-Make a play date with another dog owner to meet up and allow your dogs to play
-If your dog loves swimming, go to a new location (if weather is appropriate), or see if there are any local dog pools that have a good reputation.<\/p>\n
4. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your dog, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night with your dog in the room? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your dog (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your dog or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
5. Give them something to do during the day while you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nMany of our dogs spend time in our homes alone while we\u2019re away. \u00a0You can provide some activities so that this time doesn\u2019t seem as long for your dog. \u00a0Whether they are loose in the house, confined to a certain area, or in a crate, you have different options to keep them entertained. \u00a0Using a food stuffed toy can be fun and take quite a bit of time for your dog to eat. \u00a0Consider using treats, peanut butter, kibble softened with warm water, wet food, or other combinations and freeze the toy filled with food the night before. \u00a0If your dog is loose in your home, you can hide kibble or treats for them to find.<\/p>\n
6. Health<\/span><\/h3>\nIf you\u2019ve been avoiding or forgetting to deal with any health issues with your pet, now is the time to do it. \u00a0Do you brush your dog\u2019s teeth? \u00a0If not, set goals to make sure that you\u2019re at least occasionally doing this task. \u00a0Is your dog overdue for an annual physical? \u00a0Make the appointment today! \u00a0If your dog is fearful of the vet clinic, you can work on that using some tips here<\/a>.<\/p>\n7. Work on fixing a behaviour problem<\/span><\/h3>\nIs there a behaviour problem that you\u2019ve been observing that you should be working on? \u00a0Set a goal to start to work on that now. \u00a0If it\u2019s something small you feel you can tackle on your own, set aside some time each week to make sure you\u2019re working on it. If it\u2019s something that you\u2019re needing some help with, contact a trainer or behaviour consultant (depending on severity), to help you work through it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What new year goals do you have with your cat?<\/h2>\n
Some ideas for you:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\nMany cats that live indoors don\u2019t get enough exercise. \u00a0There are several things that you can do in your home to make sure that your cat gets some activity. \u00a0You can toss a fun toy and get them to retrieve it, use a feathered toy on a stick to get them pouncing and jumping for a toy, or hide treats (or even kibble if you cat is on a diet) around the house so they have to go find it.<\/p>\n
2. Learn new tricks<\/span><\/h3>\nYour cat can learn tricks too! \u00a0Learning new tricks can be fun for both of you, and provide mental stimulation to your cat. \u00a0Cats can be clicker trained, can learn to fetch, and learn many other tricks you might dream up. \u00a0Set some time aside each week to work on a new trick, you\u2019ll be surprised how quickly they can learn new things!<\/p>\n
3. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your cat, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your cat (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your cat or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
4. Give them something to do during the day if you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nIf your cat is alone during the day, you can provide them with some activities to do while you\u2019re gone. \u00a0You can bring the outdoors inside by planting some cat grass, or giving your cat access to a window where they can watch what is going on outside. \u00a0Provide scratching posts and rotate toys so they have activities to do. \u00a0You can also hide kibble or treats around your home so they have to find them while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n
5. Health<\/span><\/h3>\n
Many of our dogs spend time in our homes alone while we\u2019re away. \u00a0You can provide some activities so that this time doesn\u2019t seem as long for your dog. \u00a0Whether they are loose in the house, confined to a certain area, or in a crate, you have different options to keep them entertained. \u00a0Using a food stuffed toy can be fun and take quite a bit of time for your dog to eat. \u00a0Consider using treats, peanut butter, kibble softened with warm water, wet food, or other combinations and freeze the toy filled with food the night before. \u00a0If your dog is loose in your home, you can hide kibble or treats for them to find.<\/p>\n
6. Health<\/span><\/h3>\nIf you\u2019ve been avoiding or forgetting to deal with any health issues with your pet, now is the time to do it. \u00a0Do you brush your dog\u2019s teeth? \u00a0If not, set goals to make sure that you\u2019re at least occasionally doing this task. \u00a0Is your dog overdue for an annual physical? \u00a0Make the appointment today! \u00a0If your dog is fearful of the vet clinic, you can work on that using some tips here<\/a>.<\/p>\n7. Work on fixing a behaviour problem<\/span><\/h3>\nIs there a behaviour problem that you\u2019ve been observing that you should be working on? \u00a0Set a goal to start to work on that now. \u00a0If it\u2019s something small you feel you can tackle on your own, set aside some time each week to make sure you\u2019re working on it. If it\u2019s something that you\u2019re needing some help with, contact a trainer or behaviour consultant (depending on severity), to help you work through it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What new year goals do you have with your cat?<\/h2>\n
Some ideas for you:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\nMany cats that live indoors don\u2019t get enough exercise. \u00a0There are several things that you can do in your home to make sure that your cat gets some activity. \u00a0You can toss a fun toy and get them to retrieve it, use a feathered toy on a stick to get them pouncing and jumping for a toy, or hide treats (or even kibble if you cat is on a diet) around the house so they have to go find it.<\/p>\n
2. Learn new tricks<\/span><\/h3>\nYour cat can learn tricks too! \u00a0Learning new tricks can be fun for both of you, and provide mental stimulation to your cat. \u00a0Cats can be clicker trained, can learn to fetch, and learn many other tricks you might dream up. \u00a0Set some time aside each week to work on a new trick, you\u2019ll be surprised how quickly they can learn new things!<\/p>\n
3. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your cat, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your cat (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your cat or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
4. Give them something to do during the day if you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nIf your cat is alone during the day, you can provide them with some activities to do while you\u2019re gone. \u00a0You can bring the outdoors inside by planting some cat grass, or giving your cat access to a window where they can watch what is going on outside. \u00a0Provide scratching posts and rotate toys so they have activities to do. \u00a0You can also hide kibble or treats around your home so they have to find them while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n
5. Health<\/span><\/h3>\n
7. Work on fixing a behaviour problem<\/span><\/h3>\nIs there a behaviour problem that you\u2019ve been observing that you should be working on? \u00a0Set a goal to start to work on that now. \u00a0If it\u2019s something small you feel you can tackle on your own, set aside some time each week to make sure you\u2019re working on it. If it\u2019s something that you\u2019re needing some help with, contact a trainer or behaviour consultant (depending on severity), to help you work through it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What new year goals do you have with your cat?<\/h2>\n
Some ideas for you:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\nMany cats that live indoors don\u2019t get enough exercise. \u00a0There are several things that you can do in your home to make sure that your cat gets some activity. \u00a0You can toss a fun toy and get them to retrieve it, use a feathered toy on a stick to get them pouncing and jumping for a toy, or hide treats (or even kibble if you cat is on a diet) around the house so they have to go find it.<\/p>\n
2. Learn new tricks<\/span><\/h3>\nYour cat can learn tricks too! \u00a0Learning new tricks can be fun for both of you, and provide mental stimulation to your cat. \u00a0Cats can be clicker trained, can learn to fetch, and learn many other tricks you might dream up. \u00a0Set some time aside each week to work on a new trick, you\u2019ll be surprised how quickly they can learn new things!<\/p>\n
3. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your cat, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your cat (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your cat or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
4. Give them something to do during the day if you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nIf your cat is alone during the day, you can provide them with some activities to do while you\u2019re gone. \u00a0You can bring the outdoors inside by planting some cat grass, or giving your cat access to a window where they can watch what is going on outside. \u00a0Provide scratching posts and rotate toys so they have activities to do. \u00a0You can also hide kibble or treats around your home so they have to find them while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n
5. Health<\/span><\/h3>\n
Many cats that live indoors don\u2019t get enough exercise. \u00a0There are several things that you can do in your home to make sure that your cat gets some activity. \u00a0You can toss a fun toy and get them to retrieve it, use a feathered toy on a stick to get them pouncing and jumping for a toy, or hide treats (or even kibble if you cat is on a diet) around the house so they have to go find it.<\/p>\n
2. Learn new tricks<\/span><\/h3>\nYour cat can learn tricks too! \u00a0Learning new tricks can be fun for both of you, and provide mental stimulation to your cat. \u00a0Cats can be clicker trained, can learn to fetch, and learn many other tricks you might dream up. \u00a0Set some time aside each week to work on a new trick, you\u2019ll be surprised how quickly they can learn new things!<\/p>\n
3. Spend quality time together<\/span><\/h3>\nSpending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your cat, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your cat (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your cat or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n
4. Give them something to do during the day if you\u2019re away<\/span><\/h3>\nIf your cat is alone during the day, you can provide them with some activities to do while you\u2019re gone. \u00a0You can bring the outdoors inside by planting some cat grass, or giving your cat access to a window where they can watch what is going on outside. \u00a0Provide scratching posts and rotate toys so they have activities to do. \u00a0You can also hide kibble or treats around your home so they have to find them while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n
5. Health<\/span><\/h3>\n
Spending some quality time together doing the activities listed above, or just hanging out and petting your cat, is great for your relationship. \u00a0Do you watch TV at night? \u00a0Consider spending 15 minutes of that time on the floor with your cat (or if you allow them on the couch), and pet your cat or do a quiet activity they enjoy.<\/p>\n